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flag Common food additives in processed foods linked to higher childhood asthma risk.

flag A new study links common food additives in ultra-processed foods—like sweeteners, colorants, and preservatives—to increased childhood asthma risk. flag Researchers found higher blood levels of dehydroacetic acid and benzoic acid in asthmatic children compared to those without asthma. flag These additives, widely used in children’s foods, may disrupt immune and metabolic functions, potentially impairing immune tolerance. flag While the study doesn’t prove causation, it adds to evidence that certain food additives may contribute to asthma development or severity, especially with early or frequent exposure.

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